LSU running back Spencer Ware drafted in sixth round by Seattle

Spencer Ware became the school-record ninth LSU player selected in the NFL draft when the Seattle selected him with the 26th pick in the sixth round. The Seahawks took Ware with the 194th pick overall.

Ware played three seasons at LSU and forfeited his final year of eligibility to enter the draft. He finished second on the team in rushing in 2011 with 707 yards on 177 carries.

Ware has off-field concerns that apparently didn't deter Seattle from making Ware the first offensive LSU player taken in this year's draft. He was suspended one game in 2011 along with former teammates and fellow draftees Tyrann Mathieu and Tharold Simon for allegedly failing a drug test.

The previous LSU record for players taken in one draft was eight, set in
1948, when Y.A. Tittle was one of the picks. LSU's seven-round record
had been seven, which was reached in 2004 and 2006.

Spencer Ware File

Running Back

5-10, 228

Strengths: Ware never shies away from contact. He easily breaks through wimpy tacklers, and he often hits defenders harder than they manage to hit him. At LSU, he excelled in third down and short-yardage situations.

Weaknesses: He's no speed demon. Ware was considered a slower-than-average running back in college, and the NFL isn't college. He doesn't pose much, if any, threat to break a game-changing run. He lacks the lateral quickness to avoid tacklers completely and must pick up the bulk of his yards after contact. He was suspended one game in 2011 for allegedly failing a drug test.

Stats: He played in 12 games with four starts in 2012, rushing for 367 yards and one touchdown on 94 attempts. He added 230 receiving yards and one touchdown reception. -- Spencer Hutchinson